Jonathan Berkheim

David Baltimore, who discovered that certain viruses produce DNA from RNA – reversing the usual direction of genetic information flow – a finding that reshaped the study of genes and viruses and revolutionized molecular biology, has recently passed away

The prize will be awarded to three researchers who developed methods for creating strong and stable porous frameworks with many applications in engineering and research.

The Nobel Prize in Physics will be awarded this year to three scientists for the discovery of macroscopic quantum tunneling—a breakthrough that laid the foundation for quantum encryption, advanced sensors, and the development of quantum computers.

The charge percentage displayed on our devices’ batteries is a key indicator of their performance. But how is this figure determined?

A new study has identified an inorganic molecule that likely played a significant role in many of the processes that shaped life as we know it today.

Amino acids exist in two mirror-image forms, but only one form serves as the foundation for the building blocks of life. A new study seeks to uncover how this preference emerged.

Long before electronic computers came to be, the young mathematician Ada Lovelace was already crafting algorithms for an early calculating machine. Today, her legacy is celebrated through initiatives that promote women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

The autumnal equinox is a good time to revisit ancient astronomical ideas and explore new concepts for experiential teaching.

Israeli researchers have developed a material that closely resembles glass, with particularly promising properties.

Standing or sitting? Cyclist body position during sprints could be key to success

What is the real science underlying the physical concepts in the popular Netflix show?

A Miyake event—an intense and rare solar storm—can have lasting effects on both nature and humanity

New findings reveal that the “Radcliffe Wave,” a huge galactic formation, moves in a wave-like manner

Pioneering Israeli Science: The Remarkable Journey of Joshua Jortner

The prize will be awarded to three innovators in electronic security system

Three laureates who contributed to the research of electronic processes lasting one billionth of a billionth of a second will share the prize

Elisabeth Bik, who gave up a research career to fight scientific fraud, tells us about the battle for scientific integrity